Judicial Branch
Who is our current Chief Justice?
John J. Roberts
Who makes up this branch?
President, Vice President, Cabinet
How many houses does the Legislative Branch?
2 (Bicameral)
How does the Executive Branch "check" the Legislative Branch?
Vetos, Executive orders, recommend laws, force special congress sessions
Who is our current Chief Justice?
John G. Roberts
What is the biggest power the Judicial Branch has?
Judicial Review
What are the requirements to be President?
35+, US Born, Live here 14+ years
Name 2 powers the House of Representatives have.
Creating Laws (only ones who can create tax laws), vote for President if no electoral majority, start impeachment process,
What is the Executive Branch's most powerful "check"?
Executive Orders
Which house confirms Presidential nominees?
Senate
How many District courts do we have?
94
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the Presidency?
270+
Name 2 requirements to be in the Senate
30+, Live in their state, live in US 9+ years
Why is it important to have checks and balances?
So that one person/group doesn't have too much power.
Tell me how the number of people in each house of Congress is determined.
House- based on population
Senate- equality, every state gets 2
What Supreme Court case gave them the power of Judicial Review?
Marbury v Madison
Who votes for the President if there is no majority?
House of Representatives.
How does Congress overturn a Presidential veto?
A 2/3 vote in both chambers.
Which branch is the "most powerful" based on checks and balances?
Legislative Branch
Name 3 powers the President has.
Executive Orders, Nominations, Veto, Negotiate Treaties, Diplomatic, Suggest new laws, command military, etc
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Who takes over as President if neither the President nor the Vice President can?
Speaker of the House
Who is our current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Name 1 way each branch checks the other
Refer to chart
Give me 2 problems about the electoral college.
Winner takes all, 3rd party voters, house chooses if no majority